Saxon & Medieval — Medieval; 13th-14th century
Unidentified saint
Part of a pilgrim badge from an unknown shrine, depicting the figure of a man wearing a shoulder cape. His left hand is raised against the top of his chest and his right hand is lowered and appears to be pointing towards the base of the badge, perhaps gesturing towards a jewelled reliquary box. There is a band of decoration along the base of the badge, including two dots within circles and what may be lettering. Much of the badge, including the man’s head, is missing. Pilgrims who travelled to religious shrines frequently bought souvenirs of their pious journey such as ampullae (small bottles for holy water), badges and figurines.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 8835
- Object name:
- Unidentified saint
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Medieval; 13th-14th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 26 mm, W 15 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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